as in exception
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
pardon me, but I have an objection to any plan that requires staying out all night
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Recent Examples of objection
The change to the official transcript drew objections from the stenographers who are charged with documenting the president’s remarks for posterity, the Associated Press reported, citing two government officials and an internal email obtained by the news agency.
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Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
The official recommended all of Trader Joe’s other objections to the election as well as the union’s single objection be dismissed.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2024
So Thug pleaded nolo contendere to one count of conspiracy to violate the RICO Act and a leadership count of criminal street gang activity, against the state’s objections.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
In recent years several high-interest stewardship projects fell victim to the anonymous objection process, such as the Cedar Gorge Clay Bluffs Nature Preserve in Ozaukee County and the Pelican River Forest project outside Rhinelander.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct. 2024
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Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
The official recommended all of Trader Joe’s other objections to the election as well as the union’s single objection be dismissed.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2024
So Thug pleaded nolo contendere to one count of conspiracy to violate the RICO Act and a leadership count of criminal street gang activity, against the state’s objections.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
In recent years several high-interest stewardship projects fell victim to the anonymous objection process, such as the Cedar Gorge Clay Bluffs Nature Preserve in Ozaukee County and the Pelican River Forest project outside Rhinelander.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objection
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In recent decades, news outlets have typically called the presidential race late on election night or the morning after, with two notable exceptions.Rachel Barber, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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So, with the notable exception of Bouchard as sheriff, Democratic incumbents had strong leads in their bids to return to countywide offices.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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If the question is asked in a friendly way, most people will answer in the same vein.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Rema and Tems are both (deservingly) nominated in Best Global Music Album, despite making overtures toward pop, R&B, and hip-hop — raising questions as to why Tyla couldn’t have been slotted there too.Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Earlier on Wednesday, the union representing the department’s rank-and-file officers, whose complaints to county officials triggered the report, asserted that their recent public criticism of Corpus only had to do with her job performance.Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The day after Simpson’s arrest last month, a federal complaint was filed against him.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Biden, peaking on the same day as Harris. Israel, which reached a high in April during a wave of campus protests.Noah Bressner, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Minutes after Netanyahu made the announcement, opposition leaders called for Israelis to take to the streets in protest.Tara John, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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That criticism has sometimes veered toward threats against company executives and political figures.William Gavin, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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It's repeatedly faced harsh criticism over its failure to curb child abuse on the platform.Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to face liquidity challenges and relies on external financing to fund its operations.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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The 2-1 decision from the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday comes as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear a challenge to a similar law in Tennessee, which may ultimately determine whether all such state laws around the country can be enforced.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Objection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objection. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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